I have a unique invitation to extend at the beginning of
this new year. As you probably know, I’m quite in-love with my faith as it’s my
favorite thing on the planet. A big piece of my religion, which most people
have heard of but very few people know hardly anything about, is the Book of
Mormon. I recently finished reading the Book of Mormon for the ump-teenth time
and have felt a particularly strong desire to share the amazing peace, direction,
and strength that I get from reading it. I have come to notice I literally have
a greater capacity to cope with daily challenges when I am reading it regularly
than when I am not.
That said, the Book of Mormon can also be difficult to
understand on your first go. It can be heavy in parts, is full of new names and
places as well as old biblical allusions, and it uses old-style speak. So here
comes the invitation. I am starting tomorrow to read the Book of Mormon again
from start to finish, and I would like to invite you to read it with me. My
goal is to read one chapter a day (which is usually a couple pages), and for
the big chapters I will split them up across a couple days. I have started a
blog—www.bookofmormonwithmurff.blogspot.com—where
I will post daily thoughts or summaries about the chapter I read that day.
My daily notes will vary—sometimes I will quote my favorite
verse of the day; sometimes I’ll just share a quick thought; sometimes I may
even write a lengthy personal story or analysis (if I have time…we will see)!
There is something very special about the Book of Mormon. I believe
you can find the answer to ANY question or dilemma by reading it. Sometimes the
answer comes straight off the page, and other times it comes to your mind while
you are reading. But either way, I can confidently promise that if you accept
this challenge to read the Book of Mormon, and begin with a question (or even a
list of questions) you have for God, you will have answers by the time you have
finished. I can’t think of anything more awesome I could offer you. What a great way to
start the new year!
You are welcome to comment on the blog, ask questions, start
a discussion, or just remain silently on the outskirts and read when you have
time. I hope you will read the Book of Mormon along with me, but even if you aren’t
keeping up then you can still receive my daily emails/posts on the blog.
You can find the Book of Mormon for free online at http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm?lang=eng
or I would be happy to send you your own copy if you don’t have one.
Love and best wishes to you in 2013!
Megan Murff
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